Region: Lombardia
History: Established as a DOC in 2010
Vineyard Area: 7 ha / 17 acres (2013, V)
Production: 15 hl (total 2013/14, V); 170 cases bottled (Jul 2013–Jun 2014)
Principal Red Grape Varieties: Barbera
Styles and Wine Composition:
RED WINES
- Rosso (Rd): Minimum 65% Barbera; maximum 35% Croatina, Pinot Nero, Uva Rara, and/or Vespolina
- Riserva (Rosso)
Significant Production Rules:
- Minimum alcohol level: 12.5%
- Aging: For Rosso, minimum 24 months, including 12 months in barrel and 6 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+2); for Riserva, minimum 3 years, including 12 months in barrel and 6 months in bottle (ERD = November 1, V+3)